FDA Recall Terminated

Synthes 3.0 MM TI Cannulated Screw Instrument and Implant Set

Recall: Z-2265-2014 · Initiated June 30, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2265-2014
Event Number
68738
Firm
Synthes, Inc.
FEI Number
3005180112
Product Code
HWC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
June 30, 2014
Posted
August 19, 2014
Terminated
December 18, 2015
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417

Description

Synthes 3.0 MM TI Cannulated Screw Instrument and Implant Set

Reason

A screw set was returned from the field for destruction after being exposed to flood water, which was erroneously reprocessed and returned to the field. Initial investigative testing indicated the components within the set may be cytotoxic.

Action

An Urgent Field Safety Notification, dated July 21, 2014, was sent to surgeons explaining the product, problem, and action to be taken with regard to routine post-operative follow-up on patients exposed to the affected product. Questions or concerns should be directed to Leonie Rynn at 610-719-5408 or [email protected].

Distribution

Distributed in the states of WI and MI.

Quantity

4